Seaham greyhound trainer charged with drug possession

Detectives investigating race fixing and irregular betting in greyhound racing have charged two trainers over the alleged possession of euthanasia drugs and steroids.

In 2016, Greyhound Racing NSW referred reports of irregular betting within the industry to the NSW Police Force.

As part of police investigations, strike force detectives executed two search warrants at properties at Yarramundi and Seaham on Tuesday April 4, and spoke with two men, aged 42 and 45.

Investigators seized veterinary pharmaceuticals and steroids, as well as ammunition – which police allege was not stored safely – a magazine, and knuckle dusters.

Police suspended the 42-year-old man’s firearms licence due to the ammunition not being stored safely.

The veterinary pharmaceuticals were tested at the GRNSW drug testing laboratory, where it was identified the drugs contained ‘Pentobarbital’, also known as ‘Pentobarbitone’ and used by veterinarians to euthanise animals. They also found various testosterone-based steroidal agents.

Following further inquiries, strike force detectives served Future Court Attendance Notices on two men on Tuesday September 19.

The 42-year-old Yarramundi man was charged with holder of category A or B licence not have approved safe storage, possess prohibited drug 'Pentobarbital/Pentobarbitone', and possess anabolic or androgenic steroidal agent.

Both men, who are greyhound trainers, are due to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday November 7.